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Workshops

Note: Workshops will also be taught by Kozo Studio's assistant printer, Al Kwon. He took a workshop several years ago and has been coming in to help at the studio ever since. He also works at Don Black Linecasting and is an occasional job printer.

New April start dates

Introduction to Letterpress

This 4 hour workshop is a basic introduction to letterpress printing. Participants will get an overview of the different types of presses used for letterpress printing and dabble in the craft of letterpress printing. We will use vintage metal and wood type and vintage cuts (images) from my collection to create a simple form (a phrase, short quote, etc.). You will then be guided in printing your form on either a flatbed press or a platen press.This workshop is great if you are curious about letterpress or are not sure if getting really into letterpress printing is for you!

Fee: $ 90 + $11.70 HST

The ABC's of
Letterpress

**Successful completion of this workshop is a pre-requisite to rent press time at KOZO Studio**
*max 4 participants, minimum of 2*
Beginning Tues. April 28th (every Tues. for 7 weeks)
From 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Beginning Thurs. April 16th (every Thurs. for 7 weeks)
From 6:30 - 9:30 pm This 7 week class is
for those who want to learn more about letterpress printing and gain experience
using the different types of letterpress presses available in the studio.

Throughout the workshop you will learn the basic operation for each of the presses. You'll get a sense of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of press. We'll also go over maintenance and troubleshooting problems.

Participants will complete 3 projects in small editions.

First Project:a one colour broadside using vintage wood type on a flatbed press (the Vandercook SP15).

Second Project: a two colour project using foundry type (loose metal type) and cuts (images) on the platen press.

Final Project: an experimental two to three colour project with the possibility of using photopolymer plates printed on any combination of the presses.

Fee: $295 + $38.35 HST

Course Calendar

Workshop
Registration Information

To register you can come to the studio in person or contact us by phone or email. A deposit of 50% is required to hold a spot in any workshop. The deposit can be paid by cash, cheque, debit or Visa/MC. Cheques can be made out to Akemi Nishidera and mailed to KOZO Studio/Gallery.The studio is open Fridays and Saturdays between 2 and 6 pm.Email: kozostudio@gmail.com, please CC: bert.kwon@gmail.comTel: 416-214-1882You can also book a private workshop for 1 to 4 people. Please contact Akemi for details.

Studio Info.

At the studio we have two Vanderook SP15s, a Mini Showcard flatbed press, a Craftsman tabletop platen press, a Nolan flatbed proofing press, a Praga tabletop Etching press and three book presses.

Press rental available for letterpress printing. In order to be allowed to rent letterpress studio time you MUST have completed the ABCs of Letterpress workshop or be able to demonstrate your competency with the equipment to our satisfaction.